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Angry Need help with airbag

:mad: I have a 1990 mustang that I've just bought with a salvage title and I need to pass the state inspection to title it but I can't until I fix the airbag problem. I'm getting a code 6 meaning...
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Have you checked the ignition module? Pull a plug...

Have you checked the ignition module? Pull a plug and check spark to make sure it is consistent and not sparatic. Also check for a good blue spark.
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The only other fan that I know of would be the...

The only other fan that I know of would be the blower for your heater. The next time it does this disconnect the negative battery cable and use a voltmeter to check voltage between the - battery...
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Smile Thanks for the help im3rd001.

Thanks for the help im3rd001.
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Thumbs up Finally had a chance to work on the car today and...

Finally had a chance to work on the car today and found the problem. It was the ignition starter switch. Aparently the resistance wire going to the key lock cylinder had broken earlier and had...
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I would start with the altenator. Auto Zone will...

I would start with the altenator. Auto Zone will check it for free. I could be wrong but I doubt it is the computer.
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I'm not familiar with your car. Is the starter...

I'm not familiar with your car. Is the starter solenoid on the starter or somewhere else? When you say there is no power at the starter do you mean from the battery or from the ignition switch?
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Question Ok, after driving the car home I go out to start...

Ok, after driving the car home I go out to start it today and I have the same problem. It won't turnover. Every time I try the security light starts flashing. The resistor in the original key read...
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On most vehicles I've seen the safety switch is...

On most vehicles I've seen the safety switch is on or near the top of the clutch pedal. Does your key have a chip on it? The reason I ask is I've spent all day today working on a LeSabre only to fid...
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Thanks HotinOKC

You were right on the money about the key. This is my first time dealing with a key like that and to tell you the truth I never really thought about it until I replaced the ignition switch and it...
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Unhappy 98 buick lesabre not starting

Hey guys, need some help this Buick has me stumped. When you turn the key nothing happens. The headlights don't dim but the instrument panel light go out until you let off the key. I'm getting 12V at...
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Go to your local auto parts store and they should...

Go to your local auto parts store and they should be able to check the fault codes for your check engine light. That will give you an idea of where the problem is coming from. A misfire is most of...
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Thumbs up Finally had a chance to change the plugs out...

Finally had a chance to change the plugs out today. Used a Motorcraft platinum and problem went away. Thanks guys you were right.
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Does the engine turn over at all or are you...

Does the engine turn over at all or are you getting nothing? If the engine isn't turning then it's not the ignition module. When it does this again check the voltage at the starter while someone...
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You can do it. Get a Haynes manual ( absolutely...

You can do it. Get a Haynes manual ( absolutely necessary for any beginner) and keep up with the location of each bolt you take out. You will think you can remember where everything goes back to but...
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What color is the smoke. Is it black, blue or...

What color is the smoke. Is it black, blue or white like steam? Does the car make the clanking noise in park? Does the car have a tachometer (a gauge showing rpm)? I'm not real familiar with your car...
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Razor then goop-b-gone. You can get it at...

Razor then goop-b-gone. You can get it at walmart. It will remove the sticky residue. A little better than alchohol.
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If none of the other ideas work ther are a couple...

If none of the other ideas work ther are a couple other things it could be. A tire out of balance can cause the same problem. You may not feel it very much until the brakes are applied which...
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lincoln ls missing under load

2000 lincoln ls. Last week I changed the spark plugs. After about an hour of driving the car started to miss. It only misses in overdrive going uphill at about 1500 rpms. I pulled the plugs back out...
02-07-07, 09:46 PM
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A word of advice. Don't buy an SUV with the new...

A word of advice. Don't buy an SUV with the new cvt transmission. I bought one last year and it was really cool at first. No gear changes. I loved showing it off and everyone loved it, but after...
02-07-07, 09:36 PM
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Another guy came out today. This one knew what he...

Another guy came out today. This one knew what he was doing. He said it was the board. He ordered one and said he'd be back tomorrow to install it. I guess I should've went with my gut instinct and...
02-07-07, 08:25 AM
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The guy that came out checked the freon and said...

The guy that came out checked the freon and said it was ok. Since it came on and worked for about 5 hours I'm guessing the compressor is ok. I'm thinking maybe it's the board but there are probably a...
02-06-07, 09:04 PM
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outside unit not coming on

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. My Carrier heat pump is about 12 years old. Up until now it's worked fine but recently I noticed that the secondary heat was coming on a lot. I went...
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